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14:49 Ripon Sat 26 Sep 2026 5f Class 4 Good 15 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Accrual

SPECULATIVE Advised 8/1 SP 4/1F Est. 22%

🏆 WON

Mr Fox says

Accrual (SR:79, 8/1) is the standout mover in the market, having steamed in by 32% — the most significant market move in the field by some margin — suggesting strong stable confidence from the Ruth Carr yard. At 9-8, Accrual carries the joint-lightest weight among the serious contenders, providing a meaningful lbs advantage over Tiva (10-3) and the 9-12 group. The form string 051375 shows a recent third and fifth, consistent with a horse building into form, and GoingFit:~ and DistFit:~ confirm no obvious surface or trip concerns on today's 5f good ground at Ripon. Ruth Carr's yard has three runners here, but Accrual's 32% market steam versus Kinetic Force's neutral market marks it clearly as the yard's number-one runner. Each-way alternative: Tiva. Main danger: Tiva — Tiva (SR:86, 5/1) is the highest-rated horse in the field and holds Course:W1P1 at Ripon, and despite drifting 20% — which warrants caution — the superior SR and proven course form make it the most dangerous rival if the market drift is merely positional rather than informational.

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Full result

Winner: Accrual (GB) at SP 4/1F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.